Kaliro district launches sh230m Bwayuya-Bumanya road works
Richard Sajjabi Bukone, the chief administrative officer, said the district was committed to improving service delivery and would utilise the sh1 billion annual allocation funds for road works.
Residents of Bumanya subcounty in Kaliro ditrict withness the launch of the construction of the 6.3KM road works. (Photo by Doreen Musingo)
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Kaliro district authorities have launched construction of the 6.3-kilometre Bwayuya-Bumanya district road at a cost of sh230 million.
The leaders explained that the project will improve access to health facilities, education centres and other services like markets for the sale of their produce in the area.
The launch was held on Wednesday at Budehe trading Centre in Bumanya sub-county, presided over by Tomasi Matende, the district Resident District Commissioner (RDC).
The road, which connects Kasokwe and Bumanya sub-counties, is part of the 28 kilometres of district roads earmarked for rehabilitation during the current financial year of 2026/2027.
David Edhaya, the Kaliro district engineer, said the road features include culverts and drainage channels to improve its durability and reduce damage caused by rainwater.
He urged residents to cooperate with the engineering team and contractors by allowing machinery to access the road and avoiding activities that could interfere with the construction works.
Richard Sajjabi Bukone, the chief administrative officer, said the district was committed to improving service delivery and would utilise the sh1 billion annual allocation funds for road works.
He urged LC1 chairpersons and sub-county chiefs to monitor government projects in their areas and report any challenges that could affect the quality or progress of the works.
RDC Matende also asked residents to cooperate with the district engineering department and ensure that tractors and other construction equipment can access the road.
“The project has a specified time frame of two months, and we expect it to be completed to handle other projects. Kindly ask for jobs to work and desist from stealing the materials for the project,” he said.
Milton Balaza, the Kasokwe district councillor, said the poor condition of the road had hampered economic development in Kasokwe and Bumanya sub-counties.
He said many residents use the road to travel from Kaliro Sugar Factory to Bumanya Health Centre IV to access medical services, but the poor condition has made the journey difficult.
Balaza said although the district has continued carrying out routine road maintenance, heavy sugarcane trucks have accelerated the deterioration of the road.
He explained that the existing road design was not adequate to withstand the weight and frequent movement of heavy trucks transporting sugarcane.
He said the new works will provide a durable road that improves access to schools, health facilities, markets and other essential services while boosting trade between the two sub-counties.